While I do not dispute Health Canada's research and findings on the links of BPA to our health it should be noted that Nalgene and other polycarbonates are not the only source of this chemical in our daily intake. Nalgene has certainly taken the brunt of the media's attention and has acted quickly and wisely by already bringing to market clear BPa free bottles using tritan which you should see arriving at many outdoor stores in the coming weeks. Substantially higher levels of BPa are already being found in all canned goods, the highest being canned tomato sauce. Consumers should note that the levels of BPa leaching in polycarbonate bottles varies dramatically with use. Your bottle is great for cool liquids and should not be heated, boiled, microwaved or cleaned with any bleaching agents or heavy cleaners. Many alternatives for your drinking water can be found at most stores, including Stainless Steel, Epoxy-Phenolic lined Aluminum bottles (Sigg & Laken) and the traditional LDPA (Low Density Polyethelene) sport bottles. Check out www.nalgene.com for a comparison of these materials and the proper use of each. Most importantly we are keeping plastic bottles out of our landfills and by having natural water with you on a daily basis you a improving your overall health!
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While I do not dispute Health Canada's research and findings on the links of BPA to our health it should be noted that Nalgene and other polycarbonates are not the only source of this chemical in our daily intake. Nalgene has certainly taken the brunt of the media's attention and has acted quickly and wisely by already bringing to market clear BPa free bottles using tritan which you should see arriving at many outdoor stores in the coming weeks. Substantially higher levels of BPa are already being found in all canned goods, the highest being canned tomato sauce. Consumers should note that the levels of BPa leaching in polycarbonate bottles varies dramatically with use. Your bottle is great for cool liquids and should not be heated, boiled, microwaved or cleaned with any bleaching agents or heavy cleaners. Many alternatives for your drinking water can be found at most stores, including Stainless Steel, Epoxy-Phenolic lined Aluminum bottles (Sigg & Laken) and the traditional LDPA (Low Density Polyethelene) sport bottles. Check out www.nalgene.com for a comparison of these materials and the proper use of each. Most importantly we are keeping plastic bottles out of our landfills and by having natural water with you on a daily basis you a improving your overall health!
pdemos
June 5, 2008 at 9 a.m.
Is anyone aware of any stores taking back Nalgene Bottles and replacing them free with alternates?
Lori Carruthers
June 19, 2008 at 10:14 a.m.
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